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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Tips For Living Without Your Dog by Brad Austin
DESCRIPTION:The first of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office: 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-tips-for-living-without-your-dog-by-brad-austin/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Euchre Night by Norm Foster
DESCRIPTION:The second of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-euchre-night-by-norm-foster/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Every Little Thing by Emily Oriold
DESCRIPTION:The third of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-every-little-thing-by-emily-oriold/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T150000
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UID:23924-1776603600-1776610800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Long Term Karen by Lisa Horner
DESCRIPTION:The fourth and final selection from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-long-term-karen-by-lisa-horner/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T122728Z
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UID:24166-1780477200-1780484400@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Fundraising Events: From ‘dreaded task’ to Purposeful Strategy’
DESCRIPTION:Join the Niagara Community Foundation for this June 3\, 2026 seminar at Heartland Forest. \nA professional development keynote on Fundraising Events with guest speaker Don “the Auctioneer” Stewart will help you to learn about what makes an event successful and what makes it fall flat. You don’t want to miss it!
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fundraising-events-from-dreaded-task-to-purposeful-strategy/
LOCATION:Heartland Forest\, 8215 Heartland Forest Rd\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260702T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260622T231254Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for government grants with a focus on projects for older adults/seniors
DESCRIPTION:In support of organizations writing grants with a focus on projects for older adults/seniors: \nThis project development and grant writing workshop is being hosted in St. Catharines on July 2\,2026 by the Regional Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism\, Culture and Gaming | Ministère du Tourisme\, de la Culture et des Jeux. \nWorkshop date/location/Registration link: \n\n\n\nThursday 2 July at the St. Catharines Public Library Merritt Branch (located at the Pen Centre)\, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Seniors Grants Workshop Registration — 2 July 2026\, Merritt Branch\, St Catharines Library – Fill out form\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/preparing-for-government-grants-with-a-focus-on-projects-for-older-adults-seniors/
LOCATION:Merritt Branch St. Catharines Public Library\, 221 Glendale Ave\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2T 2K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports,Volunteering
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DTSTAMP:20260622T230753Z
CREATED:20260622T224604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T230753Z
UID:24201-1783503000-1783513800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Preparing for government grants with a focus on projects for older adults/seniors
DESCRIPTION:In support of organizations writing grants with a focus on projects for older adults/seniors: \nThis project development and grant writing workshop will be held on July 8\, 2026. It is hosted by the Regional Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism\, Culture and Gaming | Ministère du Tourisme\, de la Culture et des Jeux. \nWorkshop date/location/link to Register \n\nWednesday 8 July at the West Lincoln Community Centre in Smithville\, 9:30am to 12:30pm. To Register:\nSeniors Grants Workshop Registration — 8 July 2026\, West Lincoln Community Centre – Fill out form
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/preparing-for-government-grants-with-a-focus-on-projects-for-older-adults-seniors-2/
LOCATION:West Lincoln Community Centre\, 177 West Street\, Smithville\, ON\, L0r2A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Community Safety,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260718T100000
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays at The Brown Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Discover our pastoral historic homestead with a free family pop-up fun!  Play lawn games. Create heritage-inspired crafts. Explore historic buildings. Learn through hands-on heritage demos and activities. Savour summer flavours. Drop-in for a bit\, or stay the whole day! \nSummer Saturdays are open house-style events. Admission by donation. Open to all. \nDates: July 18\, August\, 15\, and September 19 \nTime: 10 am – 4 pm \n 
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/summer-saturdays-at-the-brown-homestead/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260704T005822Z
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UID:24243-1784973600-1784988000@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman 175th Anniversary Arrival STC & Commemorative Walk
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 175th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s arrival in St. Catharines. \nJoin the St. Catharines Downtown Association on Saturday\, July 25 for the official launch of the first self-guided Black History Tour of Downtown St. Catharines\, by Rochelle Bush\, owner of Tubman Tours Canada. \nCelebrate with live entertainment\, local speakers\, vendors\, family activities\, food\, and a special commemorative walk retracing the historic Emancipation Day procession Harriet Tubman herself participated in while living in St. Catharines. \n📍 Downtown St. Catharines\n📅 Saturday\, July 25\n🕙 Community Celebration: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n🚶 Commemorative Walk: 1 p.m. \nThe self-guided tour will be available for all attending throughout Emancipation Day Weekend\, with celebrations continuing Sunday at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie. \nLearn more: MyDowntown.ca/EmancipationDay
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/harriet-tubman-175th-anniversary-arrival-stc-commemorative-walk/
LOCATION:Downtown St. Catharines – St. Paul Street and James Street\, St. Paul and James Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T153000
DTSTAMP:20260704T003951Z
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UID:24241-1784973600-1784993400@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Fun with Fermentation: Pickling Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Brown Homestead is hosting two pickling workshops on Saturday\, July 25\, 2026. The first will run from 10 am to 12:00 noon; and the second will run from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. \nParticipants will learn how to make their own probiotic-rich fermented cucumber pickles. Seasoned fermentation hobbyist Marcia Christie will walk participants through the steps to make their own crunchy sour pickled cucumbers\, from selecting the best produce\, to washing and preparing\, packing the jars\, and making the brine. The fermenting process\, best practices\, and time frames will be discussed in detail. All of this will be summed up in a written guide for the participants to take home. \nImportant Information for Participants:\nAll ingredients will be provided and we are asking for a small fee of $5 to offset costs. We also ask that participants bring a few household cooking utensils:\nLarge bowl\nPotato peeler\nCutting board\nParing knife\nOptional: apron
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fun-with-fermentation-pickling-workshops/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260704T013635Z
CREATED:20260704T012837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T013635Z
UID:24249-1787392800-1787400000@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Three Sisters Cooking Workshop: Wild Rice Stuffed Squash
DESCRIPTION:Participants are invited to join together at The Brown Homestead in a collaborative meal preparation using the Three Sisters. \nEducator and member of the Mohawk Turtle Clan\, Carrissa Gracey will explore the significance of the Three Sisters in Haudenosaunee culture and all will work together in preparing a traditional Wild Rice Stuffed Squash. Everyone will have a chance to enjoy our meal together at the end of the workshop. \nTo help us supply this workshop for free\, we request guests bring a cutting board and knife if possible. Additionally\, we request that you bring a plate and utensils to help us in reducing waste.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/three-sisters-cooking-workshop-wild-rice-stuffed-squash/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260704T010802Z
CREATED:20260704T010625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T010802Z
UID:24245-1787997600-1788004800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Seed Saving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join long-time garden expert Linda Crag to learn about the significance of heirloom varieties and seed saving. Through hands-on learning\, participants will gain the basics to save seeds from any at-home garden. \nThis event will be held at The Brown Homestead.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/seed-saving-workshop/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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